For Immediate Release
May 11, 2023

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker's issued today the following statement on the Kansas City Council's actions:

I firmly support the Kansas City Council’s action today. All forms of government should firmly stand against discrimination. My office does. We will continue to take all legal and appropriate steps under Missouri law to protect trans people -- who are increasingly targeted for violence and exploitation. Rather than focusing on crimnalizing trans individuals, the criminal justice system should seek to protect them. Each person needs to know they can seek health care for their needs and that those needs will be addressed.

Everyone should be encouraged to report to police harm by others or harassment. But you can also report to our office at this link: https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/FormCenter/Citizen-Complaints-about-Police-Miscondu-8/Citizen-Complaints-about-Police-Miscondu-51

For more information, contact:

Michael Mansur, Director of Communication
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
Jean Peters Baker, Prosecutor
Work : (816) 881-3812
Mobile : (816) 674-3954
www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com
mmansur@jacksongov.org